Local Spotlight

10 Jacksonville Artists to Watch in 2022

These Northeast Florida artists are poised for a breakthrough

Local Spotlight | Listen to 3 new tracks from Jax artists out now

Fresh new tunes from locals John Aloszka, LRK Chronicle feat. Mr. Al Pete and BeBe Deluxe

Just Announced | JME Showcase Series puts the spotlight on Jacksonville artists

Local Spotlight | Hear 3 new songs from Jax artists out now

Brand new tracks from Bobby Kid, Bad Madonna and Dean Winter and the heat

Go | This week’s live music picks

Reggae-rock fusion, Jedi vibes and a country crossover artist

Local Spotlight | 4 great tracks by Jax artists out now

New tunes from Awkward Groove, Cory Driscoll, Strangerwolf and Severed + Said

Local Spotlight | Three new tracks from Jax artists out now

Fresh tunes from three standout local artists

Local Spotlight | ‘Homeless Theatre’ by DigDog

Jax trio DigDog walk the punk-prog walk on their latest

Jax Artists rickoLus and Ángel García Team Up for a One-of-a-Kind Collab

Backed by The Ángel García Quartet and Good Pluck Trio, rickoLus will perform jazz standards, classic covers and new arrangements from his original song book

Local Spotlight | “HITEM” by LANNDS

Jacksonville psych-pop duo sprouts an auditory oasis

Local Spotlight | ‘Lines of Flight’ by Georgio Valentino

Georgio Valentino’s new album is local music, recorded worldwide

Local Spotlight | “Crying For Free” by Jahny Steel

A haunting and contemplative new tune from one of Duval’s most anomalous creatives

Local Spotlight | ‘1827 N Pearl’ by L.O.V.E. Culture

Duval hip-hop collective seeks emotional and spiritual enlightenment on new full-length

Local Spotlight | The best new music by Jax artists out right now

Jesabel's Infectious pop, top-notch hip-hop from IntricateTheAlmighty, Howdy says "aloha" to L.A., Lazuli Vane steeps a funk-laced brew and a Lynchian new video from Cory Driscoll

Go | Tiger Records celebrates two years in biz with new merch and much vinyl

Symphony in 60 | Courtney Lewis and the Jacksonville Symphony are bringing classical music to places its never been

Local Spotlight | “Every Excuse” by Jesabel

Ambitious pop from talented Jacksonville-based singer-songwriter

Local Spotlight | ‘The Elements’ by Madre Vaca

Members of Jacksonville’s jazz vanguard drop their 13th release as Madre Vaca.

Local Spotlight | “All Great Love” by Cory Driscoll

A colorful new song and Lynchian new video from the Jax-based singer-songwriter

Local Spotlight | “Chamomile (Smoke Rings)” by Lazuli Vane

Beaches-based multi-instrumentalist steeps a funk-laced psychedelic brew

Jax Photographer Leighton Hoey’s Immersive View of the City’s Music Scene

Hoey's Jax Today photo essay offers a unique look at music in Northeast Florida

Local Spotlight | “Love Burn” by 9E

Heavy Jax rock quartet expands its mastery of the dark arts

JME DJ Sessions | The beautiful noise of Northeast Florida on First Coast Connect

Listen to three new songs out of Jacksonville

Local Spotlight | “Stay in L.A.” by Howdy

Jacksonville indie-folk cowboy says "Aloha" to the West Coast

Local Spotlight | The best releases by Jax artists out right now

New singles from Faze Wave and Niki Dawson; albums by LPT and DeAndre Lettsome

Local Spotlight | ‘Se Quema El Mundo’ by LPT

New full-length by popular Jax-based Afro-Cuban Salsa ensemble is designed to move you

Local Spotlight | ‘Impetus’ by DeAndre Lettsome

Jax-based alto saxophonist struts across standards and original compositions

Local Spotlight | “Feelings” by Niki Dawson

Jax singer flexes her singular vocal talent on new single

Local Spotlight | “Waiting to Lose” by Faze Wave

Popular indie rock kids continue to grow, expand their infectious dissonance

Local Spotlight | The four best tracks by Jax artists out now

Local Spotlight | “How Many Bugs” by Teal Peel

Local Spotlight | Top tracks from Jacksonville artists out now

Local Spotlight | “Life and Death of a Nation” by Bronero

Jax multi-instrumentalist Jonah Pierre drops a timely (and funky) call for introspection

Local Spotlight | ‘Blood On My Birkenstock’ is Freddy Bricks’ fourth album (this year)

Local Spotlight | The best new tracks from Jacksonville artists

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